- Sunday Scripture Readings
- Reflection on the Scriptures has become
more and more a part of basic Christian spirituality. At times
we would like to return to the Sunday Scriptures at home, but
we do not have the missalette with us. At other times we may
be interested in seeing just what came before or immediately
after the reading for the day to gain more insights.
To encourage this encounter with
the Scriptures, we will be including in the bulletin the scripture
reading references for the current Sunday and the following Sunday.
In addition, in our on-line bulletin we will have the actual
links to the readings.
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New
American Bible
Thirty-Third
Sunday in Ordinary Time
Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31
Psalm 128:1-2, 3, 4-51
Thessalonians 5:1-6
Matthew 2 5:14-30 or 25:14-15, 19-21
Feast
of Christ the King
Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17
Psalm 23:1-3, 5-6
1Corinthians 15:202-6, 28
Matthew 25:31-46 |
- QUESTIONS OF THE
WEEK
- Thirty-Third
Sunday in Ordinary Time
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- Not everyone is a gifted
storyteller, but we all can share with our family and friends
the stories of people and events that have made an impact on
our lives. Our faith and our relationship with God are to be
passed on, not buried.
Adults: How am I sharing my faith, time and the
gifts that God has entrusted to me with my family, friends and
coworkers?
Children: How do I share my gifts with my friends
and classmates in order to help them?
- MEMORIAL BOOK OF THE DEAD
During November, the Church encourages us to
remember, with special prayers, those who have died.
We have placed a Memorial Book in the Gathering
Space at Church. You are encouraged to add the names of your
loved ones who have died. They will be remembered at all the
liturgies during the month of November.
Also as a special remembrance, we invite those
who have lost family members during the past year (siblings,
parents) to bring a small picture of their loved ones. We will
display these pictures in our seasonal space near the Memorial
Book of the Dead.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord.
And Let perpetual light shine upon them.
May they rest in peace. Amen.
May their souls and the souls of all the
Faithful departed through the mercy of God
rest in peace. Amen
RCIA UPDATE
We have over 15 RCIA inquirers
from CTK and St. Paul who are discerning their readiness to begin
a more intense time of preparation called the catechumenate.
The inquirers from CTK who feel called to proceed
will celebrate the Rite of Acceptance (for the unbaptized)
or the Rite of Welcoming (for those already baptized)
into the catechumenate this weekend at the 10:30 AM Mass.
- Please
welcome them and pray for them as they continue their journey
with our faith community.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
NEWS
Today, November 16, and Tuesday,
November 18, the parishes are offering a video for adult
education on St. Paul. In the coming weeks your children will
study St. Paul and his contributions to our faith. If you want
to explore St. Paul with your families check out the faithfirst.com
website. We hope you will take advantage of the opportunity to
learn more about Paul and his life. (See the following announcement.)
In the coming weeks, the children in the program
will be leading the parishes in a food drive to benefit St. Vincent
de Paul. 15 % of the goods will also go to My Sister’s Place.
Look for the containers near the doors of the churches in the
coming weeks. University students: if you are clearing out your
cabinets before you leave, please drop off food in the Christ
the King Parish Center.
YEAR OF SAINT PAUL
VIDEOS -- Get into the Spirit of the Year of Saint Paul with
a 90-minute video that unpacks the life and message of Saint
Paul while showing the places where he lived and preached. The
video for adult faith formation is called Paul: Contending
for the Faith, and is part of the Footprints of God
series. There will be other Saint Paul videos for children and
youth shown at the same time.
The first showing of the videos will be at
12:30 this Sunday, November 16, at CTK with the adults
in the church and the children in the Parish Center. The videos
will also be shown on Tuesday, November 18, at 6:30 with
the adults in the St. Paul Parish Hall and the children in the
CTK Parish Center.
CATHOLIC YOUTH GROUP meets today, Sunday,
November 16, at St. Paul’s from 12:15-1:30 in
the Back Room. Come, meet the leaders, share your faith with
other Catholic teens and enjoy a lunch!! The group will engage
in service projects as well as study our Catholic faith. The
group meets weekly; one week a month the group will do a service
project. Next week the group will gather at CTK to help with
the St. Vincent de Paul pantry. Dress for the weather and bring
gloves. Meet the team leaders in the Parish Center Lounge. For
more information contact: Mary Catherine Kennedy: mk291908@ohio.edu
or Nancy Denhart: ndenhart@ctkathens.org.
- LITURGY BITS AND BYTES
Singing after Holy Communion
After communion, when we return to our pews,
we have the opportunity to continue singing together, to reflect
on our relationship with God, and through our baptism and communion,
with one another. Our challenge is to act out that relationship
when we leave the church building and throughout the week. Copyright © 2008 Resource Publications,
San Jose, CA
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- ‘Well done, my
good and faithful servant. Since you were faithful in small matters,
I’ll give you great responsibilities. Come, share your master’s
joy.’
- BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
- November 17 - 23
Birthdays: Jacob
Carey, Erin Doughty, David Edwards, Patrick Geer, Leslie Gilfert,
Matthew Hammer, Lisa Hecht, Erin Herpy, Bill Holmes, Ann Hurst,
Craig Littler, Henry Lozykowski, Richard McFee, Danita McLaughlin,
Kyle Pack, Braulio Rosas-Clouse, Sarah Simpson, Barbara Volsko,
and Kevin Waller.
Anniversaries: Sherrie
& Joe Bossart (25th), Donna & Ray Hart
(49th!), and Jean & Jim Andrews (21st). Congratulations!
- Prayers for the Sick
Let's be one in hope and prayerful presence
to all on our prayer list and continue to pray for Kathi Hahn,
Donna and Ray Hart, Don Dillinger, and Bill Rader. (Remembered in the petitions)
- NEXT WEEK!!
KIDS’ RETREAT
Saturday, November 22
9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
CTK Parish Center
We’re Hungry!!
Bring your children for a day of fun and learning.
Bible stories include the Lost Sheep, the Good Shepherd and the
Birth of Jesus.
Please register by November 16.
- RESPECT LIFE
The
provision of nutrition and hydration, even by artificial means,
should be considered part of ordinary care and therefore obligatory.
Withholding fluid and nutrition does not allow any disease to
“take its course.” Rather it leads to another cause
of death: starvation or dehydration. Starvation and dehydration
do not prevent suffering; they cause it. (Dr. George Delgado, Culture of Life Family Services)
- MASS SCHEDULE
CHANGES
NOVEMBER 22/23
Saturdays: 5:15 p.m.
Sundays: 8:30 &
10:30 a.m.
Mon., Wed. & Fri.: 12:15
p.m.
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 5:15
p.m.
Reconciliation Saturdays: 4:15 p.m.
SACRED HEART RETREAT HOUSE -- Our annual Christmas
Tour at Sacred Heart Retreat House will take place December
5-6. Besides the rooms being decorated for this event, we
will be selling pumpkin rolls and some homemade items. Plan now
to spend some time with us.
CHRISTMAS EVE CHOIR
practice Fridays, December 5, 12, 19 from 6:30-7:30
and Tuesday, December 23, from 10-11:00. Children:
Kindergarten and up. Contact Nancy Sand for more information.
ST.
VINCENT DEPAUL VOLUNTEERS
Please turn in the Ohio Department of Job and
Family Services Federal and State Funded Food Programs Eligibility
Food Sheets. These sheets need to be placed in the pantry before
the end of each month. It is most important that we maintain
these records as our eligibility to receive Federal and State
funded food is very important to our pantry. Please make sure
that the forms are filled out properly, and that we have the
names of all adults living at a given household.
Also please make sure that the date you serve
a client is properly recorded in the client book. If a new client,
please record the necessary information in the New Client Section
of the book.
Thanks again for all the work you do to serve
the poor in our community.
The
officers of St. Vincent dePaul
2009 ST. GEORGE TREK: July 20 - August 5
for Boy Scouts and Venture crew members (boys and girls) freshmen
to juniors fall 2009. Steubenville Diocese has been allotted
space for 2 scouts who will share the experience of the biennial
event with Bishop Conlon. Applications should be submitted before
December 5. Scouts may, if necessary, apply for financial
assistance. For info and registrations forms: www.nccs-bsa.org/activities/trek.php
The Msgr. Donal O’Carroll
Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, an organization
of Catholic men of Irish heritage, will be having the Shamrock
Degree Initiation next Saturday, November 22. For info on joining,
please contact Chip Rogers, rogersc@ohio.edu; Jarrett Kealey,
jarrett.kealey@gmail.com; Joe Mulligan ohiomulligans@yahoo.com;
Bill Coffey wcoffey001@columbus.rr.com; in advance of the meeting.
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